Since 1955, the San Diego Art Institute has produced an international exhibition, drawing interest from artists all over the world. A different internationally known juror is invited for each exhibition, jurying the work electronically. Awards will be presented at SDAI's International Gala Celebration on April 18, 2015.

Curated by SDAI Curator-in-Residence Alex Young, Universal Dissolvent is an exhibition an in-progress archive showcasing artists whose work confronts the challenges of the Southern California megalopolis and address the spatial, historical, and social conditions of the region and its geopolitical 'centers': Los Angeles and San Diego/Tijuana.